| Gameplay (6/10) | |
| History (7/10) | |
| Graphics (4/10) | |
| Music (4/10) | |
| Choices (6/10) |
Ubisoft surpasses itself with this new installment of the Watch Dogs world. If the first release of the saga in 2016 had surprised, the arrival of Watch Dogs 2 is great news for its history, graphics, development, characters and much more. It is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and computers where Watch Dogs 2 can be downloaded on Steam.
Watch Dogs 2 is the second installment by the acclaimed French studios Ubisoft from the world of hackers. The company is recognized worldwide for being responsible for such important sagas as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry or For Honor. And this new story is not far behind.
Playing Watch Dogs 2 will immerse the player in the beautiful city of San Francisco where he must put himself in the shoes of young Marcus Holloway. The choice of the American metropolis is not innocent, there are the main technology companies in the world and they will be the victims throughout the 15 main and 22 secondary missions that the game of Holloway's actions has.
At the beginning of the story, the young man is recruited by a group of hackers called DedSec, which aims to sabotage the most prominent companies in the sector. To do this, we should not attract attention, which will invite us to carry out most of the missions in stealth mode, that is, using devices and silent strategies so as not to be discovered. Each place that we will approach we will be able to study it in advance which will enable us to design the best way to enter. Although the mission can be accomplished with a direct confrontation with the shots, the best mechanics developed are those that are performed when trying not to be detected. We also have for this a varied and interesting repertoire of technological objects that will help us in the task, for example a drone or a small robot. Each map and stage is designed with a high degree of detail, which demonstrates the great work that Ubisoft did for this installment.
On the other hand, the missions that are not the core of the main ones will help us to reveal all the sectors that this open world type city offers us. Among them we find races that can be drones, boats or cars or with the chance of finding and having to hunt other players.
At this point we come across one of the advantages of Watch Dogs 2. The multiplayer mode is very well worked. During our main missions, and throughout the game, the user will have the possibility to enable the presence of other people throughout the game. In other words, others will be able to modify what happens in our environment. Also, if this alternative is available, there will be the opportunity to collaborate with the police to hunt down other hackers, this will give us extra rewards. You can also complete missions and challenges cooperatively with our friends.
The movements within the Ubisoft title are very important and we find ourselves on this occasion with a great variety to perform and very well developed. Like its previous installment, we can jump, climb, slide, walk on roofs, etc. This time with each movement duly improved.
The artificial intelligence of the enemies is developed correctly. There are three levels of difficulty to face the adventure and, although at some point the AI may present some repetition, the experience when playing is good. On the other hand, the vehicles to drive have not improved considerably compared to their predecessor and, although they can be driven, this aspect of the game presents some problems that are not solved. In any case we can move quickly from one point to another on the map.
Two other elements of Watch Dogs 2 to highlight is the wardrobe and mobile phone of our character. Regarding clothes, the game has a good variety of available outfits that represent different urban tribes of society. In relation to the technology of our mobile, Holloway uses a terminal that will enable us to make many options that will be very useful to advance in the game.
A great graphic and sound section complete what is one of the best options to add to our gaming libraries. Buying Watch Dogs 2 is an action you will not regret.
Watch Dogs 2 was very well received by the video game community and after that achievement, the French firm Ubisoft, confirms Watch Dogs Legion which will be the continuation of the adventures in the hacker world. The title will be released on October 29 and from December it can be purchased on the new generation consoles
